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Pecco Bagnaia and Jorge Martin went wheel-to-wheel again in the Malaysian GP, but that wasn’t the biggest theme in their title fight at Sepang. The Race MotoGP Podcast asks whether one rule might ruin that battle – and what can be done about it
The recent Malaysian Grand Prix saw intense battles between MotoGP championship rivals Pecco Bagnaia and Jorge Martin, who had to navigate through other Ducatis on the track. However, the main topic of the weekend was tyre pressures and the potential penalties associated with them. There is concern that tyre-pressure monitoring could ultimately determine the outcome of the world title, impacting the competitiveness of the races. On The Race MotoGP Podcast, Simon Patterson, Valentin Khorounzhiy, and Matt Beer discuss this worst-case scenario and explore potential solutions. The podcast also delves into the current state of the title fight, the impressive comeback of Enea Bastianini, a noteworthy appearance by Alex Marquez, and the disappointing return of Alvaro Bautista to MotoGP. Additionally, the search for a replacement for Marc Marquez in Honda’s team in 2024 takes an unexpected turn, leading to a debate on whether Luca Marini and Repsol Honda are the right fit, and what it means for other riders involved in the market saga.
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